What car have you sold that you regret most?

[lasuvidaboy]

Re: What car have you sold that you regret most?

My 1969 Camaro SS/RS convertible. Fully loaded w/power windows, SS wheels, liquid tire chain etc. I sold it in 1984 for $6,500.00 and used the money towards a down payment on a property. I still miss it and am sure it's still around as it was pristine when I sold it to a collector.

[AyPapiii]

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I did 15.6 with my 57 BelAir, but I had a manual shift and a 4:11 rear.

I had the exhaust modified so that I could by-pass the mufflers, and I had to strap a bumper jack in the grille opening. I had removed the grille, and, by the rules, the car had to have a grille. So, I wired my jack into the grille opening. I passed "inspection".

Talk about crazy!!

There were rumors that, due to the rear tail fin design, 59 Impalas could start to lift at high speeds.

I had some stubby pipes welded in just after the exhaust manifolds with water pipe caps. That unmuffled 348 made quite a rumble echoing off the mountains sides.

[snowbird]

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This was my second car and one I wish I had kept . However, a lot of good memories .

[Skip]

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I had a 1959 Impala convertible with the 283 powerglide, at 105 many times I never noticed any lifting.

The Maryland State Police used '59 Chevys as patrol cars. Not certain what engines, but likely the 250 hp or 300 hp 348. I remember that many troopers put sandbags in the trunk in an attempt to avoid rear end lift at high speeds. I feel certain the extra weight didn't help performance much.

[EllisonCal]

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Ron, I never had the guts to go 105 in my '59. But, regarding lift from the fins I used the tops of the fins for another purpose. In the great 1967 Blizzard when I lived in Chicago I piled a pyramid of snow on the top of the fins and trunk lid, probably several hundred pounds of that white stuff. With snow tires on the back I was able to navigate all over the city when all the other cars and trucks were unable to move. So the fins were useful after all!

[Chuck]

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I also had a '69 Mach1. Was a metallic green with gold stripes. Turned high 11s low 12s depending on how well I kept the rear end on the ground. Had a 390 in it, with 428 heads which were sent out and milled, a nice Crane cam, your basic Holley 1180 double pumper, electric fuel pump and of course 411 posi rear. took the inserts out of the fold down back seat and put 2 inch shag carpet in their place, painted the little circle lights in the back red. Was quite the rig - only thing on the outside was the Cragar SSes, you could see the yellow traction bars and it was lifted with monroe air shocks. In the early 70s you couldn't have a car that wasn't jacked up. There was nothing I could do to keep power steering hoses on that car. I must have left 15 gallons of power steering fluid on the drag strip in Dover Plains NY. And of course I drove the thing on the street, lost my license, went to college, car sat in the garage. My parents moved to FL so I had no choice but to sell it. I do still miss my '72 Monteray the most though, I loved that car. Best car I ever had in the snow. Wonderful back seat.

[redfire1]

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Tough to decide.....1939 Ford three window coupe, 1965, 66, 67 fastback, Mustangs, plus a 1969 Mustang Mach1, 351cu, a '7o or '71 Torino '56 Ford Victoria, not the crown, totally custom, repainted metallic turquoise, and many others. Also had a '86 bird 5L that got 33mpg on the highway every trip, 22 gal fuel cell, 725 mile range non-stop.
Now my all time favorite....1997 Thunderbird lx, Laser Red, full ground effects package, came off the assembly line 10 days before shutdown. Bought it new, still have it, in showroom condition.

[4LOWBIRDS+8]

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I had a 1959 Impala convertible with the 283 powerglide, at 105 many times I never noticed any lifting.

I've heard that rumor but never believed it. 3 of the top 10 finishers at the 1959 Fire Cracker 250 and 4 of the top 10 1959 Daytona 500 finishers were in 59 Chevys. Both races over 140 mph avg.

I rest my case.

[11TH GEN]

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I've heard that rumor but never believed it. 3 of the top 10 finishers at the 1959 Fire Cracker 250 and 4 of the top 10 1959 Daytona 500 finishers were in 59 Chevys. Both races over 140 mph avg.

[4LOWBIRDS+8]

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I did 15.6 with my 57 BelAir, but I had a manual shift and a 4:11 rear.
I had the exhaust modified so that I could by-pass the mufflers, and I had to strap a bumper jack in the grille opening. I had removed the grille, and, by the rules, the car had to have a grille. So, I wired my jack into the grille opening. I passed "inspection".
Talk about crazy!!
There were rumors that, due to the rear tail fin design, 59 Impalas could start to lift at high speeds.

I had a 1959 Impala convertible with the 283 powerglide, at 105 many times I never noticed any lifting.

[jerrym3]

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Not my biggest regret, but I sold a beautiful 57 Olds 98 convertible that I had repainted from white to 62 Chevy Honduras maroon. Not a J-2, but pretty quick.

I just really wanted that 57 BelAir so that I could race street and strip.

[jerrym3]

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AyPapiii, I too had a '59 Impala 2 Dr. Ht., it was my first new car, though co-owned with my Mother. I had to get out from under with my '54 Chrysler Convertible so I talked her into trading her '55 Chevy Bel-Air 4 Dr. sedan (Poopy Brown and Ivory) with my car on a new 1959 Alpine White w/Red Interior Impala Hardtop. Wow, was it sexy in '59. But, the Powerglide and the 348 cu.in. 4 barrel, dual exhaust was anything but thrilling. I think I got it up to about 79 mph in a little less than 19 seconds in the 1/4 mile. At 17 years of age, my race preparation was take the spare out of the trunk and remove the Air Cleaner. Ha, Ha. It sure made a nice sucking sound though!

I did 15.6 with my 57 BelAir, but I had a manual shift and a 4:11 rear.

I had the exhaust modified so that I could by-pass the mufflers, and I had to strap a bumper jack in the grille opening. I had removed the grille, and, by the rules, the car had to have a grille. So, I wired my jack into the grille opening. I passed "inspection".

Talk about crazy!!

There were rumors that, due to the rear tail fin design, 59 Impalas could start to lift at high speeds.

[FUN X 3]

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There's only one car I'd have back, 1977 Datsun 280Z with 5-speed manual tranny. It was light silver-blue with black interior. Very fun car to drive.

[EllisonCal]

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AyPapiii, I too had a '59 Impala 2 Dr. Ht., it was my first new car, though co-owned with my Mother. I had to get out from under with my '54 Chrysler Convertible so I talked her into trading her '55 Chevy Bel-Air 4 Dr. sedan (Poopy Brown and Ivory) with my car on a new 1959 Alpine White w/Red Interior Impala Hardtop. Wow, was it sexy in '59. But, the Powerglide and the 348 cu.in. 4 barrel, dual exhaust was anything but thrilling. I think I got it up to about 79 mph in a little less than 19 seconds in the 1/4 mile. At 17 years of age, my race preparation was take the spare out of the trunk and remove the Air Cleaner. Ha, Ha. It sure made a nice sucking sound though!

[jerrym3]

Re: What car have you sold that you regret most?

How about which car I wrecked that I wish I hadn't. 1972 Mercury Monterey Custom - 2 door 400 cubic inch inch beast of a car. Brown with a black vinyl top. Put Lincoln Mark IV springs in the back. Man I loved that car.

Ford called that color "ginger glo". Metallic brown.

I had that color on my 72 LTD Brougham, but I had a dealer installed tan vinyl roof. Nice combo. 400 2v.

I wanted the big 72 Merc, but I couldn't afford the extra $700.